Best of · BASEL CHEESE TOURS
Cheese does not need a whole holiday, it needs one good morning. These 8 cheese tours are the ones that repay it, priced and timed.
Taste Basel through cheese, chocolate, pastry, and Old Town landmarks on this small-group food walk with local guides Gina or Jean.
“Walking the cobblestone streets allows you to see 400-500 yr old shops up close. But learning about the process to make fantastic cheeses and chocolate truffles is mind blowing. Then eating the treasures is just perfection.”
Taste Swiss cheeses in Basel, learn AOP cheesemaking from a local sommelier, and discover whether this 40-minute experience is worth $19.
“The tour was good and informative. However it was running late, and felt rushed to leave which I wanted to make a few purchases so I ended up not. Apart from that I enjoyed the experience”
Taste up to seven Swiss cheeses in Basel, including Gruyère AOP, with a friendly expert in a relaxed 35-minute small-group setting.
“No one showed up to do the tasting. The store had a closed sign on the door. I have requested a refund”
Taste Basel through Swiss cheese, chocolate, and Läckerli pastry while visiting the Minster, Town Hall, markets, and Tinguely Fountain.
“Very fun and informative! We loved the food samplings! And bought many to take! Jean was awesome, and very patient with us when we were shopping during the tour! There were seven I’d us in our group, all family (no teenagers though).”
Review of Basel’s Thun, Lake Thun, St. Beatus Caves and cheese tour, with train travel, cave tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“This tour was perfect and beyond expectations from beginning to end! Our guide Julianna was a gem! She met us right on time, explained our day and anything else we wanted to know and got us on our way. Julianna guided us perfectly as we made our way to the trains an on into Thun! There was a mechanical issue with the train after a few stops and Julianna did not miss a beat and got us off and on to another train right next to us that got us to Thun. Once in Thun Julianna gave us a great tour and kept the pace easy as we were with…”
Share a cozy Swiss fondue dinner in Basel with local hosts, garden produce, wine, homemade tart, and a small-group setting.
“Fabio & his wife Anita are truly amazing people. Their home is situated in a quiet place with a lovely garden where we sat for dinner. The food was authentic & delicious. Fabio is the most gracious host. I came by myself as a stranger and left feeling like family. They were kind and welcoming and made me feel at home. The conversation was entertaining & stimulating, as well. I will definitely come back to see my new friends (who feel like old friends) again as soon as I am back in Basel.”
Review of a private Basel tour to Engelberg and Mt. Titlis, with Swiss cheese, abbey history, Alpine trains, glacier sights, and practical tips.
“It was an amazing tour. We enjoy it so much. The sightseeing was incredible. Jonas, the guide was extraordinary. He explained us every doubt that we had.”
Review of a private Basel day tour to Gruyères Castle, a Swiss cheese dairy, and Cailler chocolate factory, with value, timing, and practical tips.
“The trip was going to a cheese factory and a chocolate factory. It was very crowded with lots of tourists. The guide gives you the tickets and you go through yourselves. The tour guide does not escort you through the castle, or either factories. Read more”
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